2024 Best Barbecue Restaurants in San Jose Area

The Best BBQ Joints in San Jose

The meaning of the term "barbecue" changes from one part of the country to another. From Texas to Kansas City and across the Southeast, barbecue means well-seasoned meat cooked "low and slow" over wood until it develops a pink "smoke ring." Memphis barbecue is especially known for its rubs. Texas prefers beef for barbecue, and pork is the basis of barbecue in the Southeast. Sauces and sides vary widely, too.

Whatever your pleasure, try one of GAYOT's Best Barbecue Restaurants in San Jose, presented in alphabetical order.

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Andy's Bar-B-Que
13/20
Oak wood-smoked meats, reasonable prices and a lively bar scene. See More
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Henry's World Famous Hi-Life
13/20
A favorite barbecue haunt for South Bay residents since 1960. See More
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Sam's Bar-B-Que
QB
Sam's Bar-B-Que has been serving baby back ribs, Carolina pulled pork, beef brisket and more since 1992. See More
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Smoking Pig BBQ
QB
Enjoy BBQ ribs, beef brisket, pulled pork, Louisiana hot links and more in San Jose. See More
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